Many people select the cheapest cabin when booking a cruise. There's nothing wrong with this, however it is important to understand the implications of doing so....or else you could end up with a cabin that ruins or impacts your overall cruise experience.

Just like with everything, you get what you pay for. So the cheapest cabins are usually (there's always the exception but not the rule!) the smaller, inside cabins. An inside cabin, as the name implies, is located within the middle of the ship and therefore does not have a window. A lack of view of the outside world isn't necessarily a bad thing as it's definitely much easier to sleep later in the day, without a window.

Besides a smaller room without a view, you want to be aware of the location of your cabin. If you are located directly below the nightclub, you may hear noise late into the night. If you're below the dining room, you may hear chairs shuffling around above you. On some of the older ships, cabins located at the front of the ship where the anchor drops, or at the back of the ship on the lower floors, could also subject you to a bit more noise. Just some things to keep in mind.